1.64 Ct. Tourmaline from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

There are moments when a gemstone arrives that simply redefines discretion and distinction, this 1.64 carat cushion shape greenish brown tourmaline from Ceylon, Sri Lanka, is such a moment, available now from The Natural Gemstone Company. Transparent with a medium color intensity, this stone is not merely a gem, it is a private revelation for collectors and connoisseurs who understand that true rarity is not loud, it is reserved, it is measured. Its greenish brown hue is unusual and sophisticated, a color that reads differently in varying light, revealing warm olive and deep espresso tones that reward a careful and curious eye. Stones of this particular character are seldom seen in the market untouched by enhancement, and the fact that this tourmaline is natural, with no enhancement, adds a layer of authenticity and desirability that places it in a league of its own.

What sets this tourmaline apart is its masterful geometric faceting, executed in a mixed brilliant cut that marries precision and personality to exquisite effect. The cushion silhouette has been drafted with a modern sensibility, each facet arranged to capture and redirect light with maximum efficiency, producing a choreography of flashes and reflective planes. At 7.57 by 6.84 by 4.52 millimeters the proportions are ideal for a stone that seeks to balance depth with surface spread, allowing the pavilion and crown to work in concert in a way that produces lively scintillation and controlled brilliance. The mixed brilliant faceting pattern creates a dynamic internal architecture, alternating between triangular and kite shaped elements that refract light inward and then back through the crown, creating a sophisticated play of light that makes dark tones sing and subtle green notes shimmer. The resulting effect is refined luminosity, a sense that the gem is alive from within, responding to motion and light with a graceful, geometric precision.

Clarity and finish are equally important in defining the presence of a fine tourmaline, and this piece delivers on both counts, graded as very very slightly included at eye level and finished with an excellent polish. The clarity grade ensures that the gem reads visually clean, while still feeling natural and authentic to the collector who appreciates a stone with character and provenance. The exceptional polish enhances the geometric facets, allowing crisp facet junctions and mirror like facets to throw sharp, clean flashes of light rather than diffuse glows, reinforcing the feeling of architectural refinement. Photographs of the gem set on a hand convey how the cushion shape balances elegantly on a finger, appearing both bold and discreet, a gem that commands attention without asking for it. For bespoke commissions, this tourmaline lends itself beautifully to a variety of settings, from a low profile bezel that emphasizes its form and color to an open four prong mount that shows off the pavilion and lets light pour through. Its versatile dimensions make it ideal for a statement ring, a singular pendant, or a collector grade study piece.

Owning this tourmaline means joining an exclusive circle, a select group of clients of The Natural Gemstone Company who seek pieces of provenance and personality, stones that tell a story of origin, craft, and rarity. From its Ceylon, Sri Lanka provenance to its untouched enhancement status, from its precise mixed brilliant cut to its very very slightly included clarity and excellent polish, every attribute of this gem speaks to connoisseurship and careful selection. We offer private viewing and bespoke mounting services to ensure that this tourmaline is presented in a manner worthy of its unique qualities, and we stand behind its natural origin and the integrity of its grading. Opportunities to acquire such a rare, transparent, and finely cut greenish brown tourmaline are limited, and for those who appreciate the quiet lineage of exceptional gems, this piece is a definitive and lasting possession.